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Protektive Pak Corrugated

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Impregnated vs. Coated Material 1 CONSISTENT QUALITY Manufactured by one paper mill with computerized control, resulting in consistent high quality. Manufactured without computer controls and applied at various geographical locations, resulting in quality variations. 2 STATE-OF-THE-ART TECHNOLOGY Carbon is added during the paper making process. The paper is a 6 layer process. The top surface layer is static dissipative, measuring 107 to 109 ohms. The conductive layer is in the 5th layer from the surface measuring <104 ohms. Material is coated or printed with carbon loaded black ink which is then coated with a clear sealer to help coating stayon. Shielding layer is very close to surface and high carbon content can bleed through. Result is very poor and inconsistent static dissipative effectiveness. 3 LOWER SULFUR CONTENT Manufactured from 100% recycled paper with consistently low sulfur content. Manufactured from either recycled or virgin paper or a combination of both. Sulfur content may be low or high which can cause corrosion to leads and circuits. 4 GREATER DURABILITY – 1,000 Times Thicker Abrasion tests have shown no loss in particles at 100 cycles, only 1% loss for 200 cycles and 60% loss for 500 cycles. Tests have shown a 50% loss in particles in only 10 cycles and a 100% loss in 100 cycles. 5 SLOWS RAPID DISCHARGE Burying the conductive layer under a dissipative surface reduces the potential for a rapid discharge when contacted by a charged device. A very conductive surface that may pose a charged device model (CDM) ESD danger to components stored in open bin boxes, in-plant handlers, shippers, totes, nesting trays, etc. 6 BETTER SHIELDING EFFECTIVENESS Shielding effectiveness is equal to or greater than coated conductive materials. Some coated products shield poorly due to inconsistent application procedures by some manufacturers. 7 BETTER VALUE More durable structure, 1,000 times thicker, which consistently shields your product from ESD, is also safer and better for the environment. Simple structure which can lack consistency of ESD shielding, durability, and safety.

Other Coated Material Microscopic cross section of ’s linerboard Microscopic cross section of carbon coated linerboard Per ESD Handbook TR 20.20 paragraph 5.4.3.3.1 Returnable and Reusable Packaging “In some situations, packaging may be designed for reuse [and] may be reused numerous times. The initial cost of these packages may be relatively expensive. However, if the appropriate collection and recycling system is used, the container may be the least expensive choice over time.” Microscopic cross section of graphite printed linerboard

All microscopic photos are approximately the same scale.

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Do Protektive Pak In-Plant Handlers need to have lids on while ESD sensitive items are in them? How do these Protektive Pak In-Plant Handlers work?

Outside the ESD protected area (EPA), the Protektive Pak lids need to be in place to provide the electrostatic discharge shielding ESD control property which is required by the Packaging standard ANSI/ESD S541. Per section 6.2 Outside an EPA “Transportation of sensitive products outside of an EPA shall require packaging that provides: 1. Low charge generation. 2. Dissipative or conductive materials for intimate contact. 3. A structure that provides electrostatic discharge shielding.”

Inside the EPA, it would still be a good idea to have the lid in place, but it is not a requirement. The Protektive Pak impregnated corrugated has a buried shielding layer. In shielding, we utilize the fact that electrostatic charges and discharges take the path of least resistance. The charge will be either positive or negative; otherwise the charge would balance out and be no charge.

Like charges repel and so the electrostatic charge will reside on the outer conductive surface.

A Faraday Cage effect can protect ESDS contents in a container with a shielding layer (this is what a shielding bag has). This Faraday Cage effect protects people in real life when a lightning bolt strikes an airplane or automobile with the charge residing on the outer metal fuselage or car body.

The Faraday cage effect causes charges to be conducted around the outside the surface of the conductor. Since like charges repel, charges will rest on the exterior.

To complete the enclosure, make sure to place lids on boxes or containers, and close shielding bags. Packaging with holes, tears, or gaps should not be used as the contents may be able to extend outside the enclosure and lose their shielding as well as mechanical protection.

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Benefits of Protektive Pak Impregnated Corrugated vs. Coated Material

Impregnated vs. Coated Material 1 CONSISTENT QUALITY Manufactured by one paper mill with computerized control, resulting in consistent high quality. Manufactured without computer controls and applied at various geographical locations, resulting in quality variations. 2 STATE-OF-THE-ART TECHNOLOGY Carbon is added during the paper making process. The paper is a 6 layer process. The top surface layer is static dissipative, measuring 107 to 109 ohms. The conductive layer is in the 5th layer from the surface measuring <104 ohms. Material is coated or printed with carbon loaded black ink which is then coated with a clear sealer to help coating stayon. Shielding layer is very close to surface and high carbon content can bleed through. Result is very poor and inconsistent static dissipative effectiveness. 3 LOWER SULFUR CONTENT Manufactured from 100% recycled paper with consistently low sulfur content. Manufactured from either recycled or virgin paper or a combination of both. Sulfur content may be low or high which can cause corrosion to leads and circuits. 4 GREATER DURABILITY – 1,000 Times Thicker Abrasion tests have shown no loss in particles at 100 cycles, only 1% loss for 200 cycles and 60% loss for 500 cycles. Tests have shown a 50% loss in particles in only 10 cycles and a 100% loss in 100 cycles. 5 SLOWS RAPID DISCHARGE Burying the conductive layer under a dissipative surface reduces the potential for a rapid discharge when contacted by a charged device. A very conductive surface that may pose a charged device model (CDM) ESD danger to components stored in open bin boxes, in-plant handlers, shippers, totes, nesting trays, etc. 6 BETTER SHIELDING EFFECTIVENESS Shielding effectiveness is equal to or greater than coated conductive materials. Some coated products shield poorly due to inconsistent application procedures by some manufacturers. 7 BETTER VALUE More durable structure, 1,000 times thicker, which consistently shields your product from ESD, is also safer and better for the environment. Simple structure which can lack consistency of ESD shielding, durability, and safety.

Other Coated Material Microscopic cross section of ’s linerboard Microscopic cross section of carbon coated linerboard Per ESD Handbook TR 20.20 paragraph 5.4.3.3.1 Returnable and Reusable Packaging “In some situations, packaging may be designed for reuse [and] may be reused numerous times. The initial cost of these packages may be relatively expensive. However, if the appropriate collection and recycling system is used, the container may be the least expensive choice over time.” Microscopic cross section of graphite printed linerboard

All microscopic photos are approximately the same scale.